Week 9 • October 25, 2025, 04:00 PM UTC
3-3
Big 12
Power Rank: 8.7
42 FINAL 17
4-3
Big 12
Power Rank: 9.2
Kansas State covered by 21.5 | Game went Over by 2.5
Kansas State @ Kansas Preview

General Information

Week: Week 9
Kick Off (at stadium): 12:00 PM EDT
Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Capacity: 52,530
Elevation: 935 ft
HFA Rating: 2.8
Playing Surface: Artifical Turf

Betting Information

Spread Kansas State -3.5
Total (O/U) 56.5
Expected Score KSU 26.5 - 30.0 KU
Power Rank Implied Line Kansas +0.5

Weather Conditions

Forecast for: February 02, 2026
Sunny

Sunny

34.5°F

Wind Chill: 27.5°F
Wind: 9.4 mph SW
Gusts: 13.4 mph
Precipitation: 0.0"
Humidity: 67%
Rain Chance: 0%
Snow Chance: 0%

Travel & Rest

Kansas State (Away)

This Week: 74.3 miles
Last Week: No Game
Season Total: 11281.4 miles
Body Clock Time: 11:00
Rest Days: 14

Kansas (Home)

This Week: 0.0 miles
Last Week: No Game
Season Total: 3512.7 miles
Body Clock Time: 11:00
Rest Days: 14

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Betting Information
Current Line Kansas State -3.5
Total Points 56.5
Blue Chip Analytics Power Rating
Kansas State 8.7
Kansas 9.2
✈️ Travel Impact
Away Team Travel 74 mi
Home Team Travel 0 mi
Rest Even
🏟️ HFA: Memorial Stadium
Capacity 52,530
Elevation 935 ft
🌤️ Weather: Sunny
Temperature 34.5°F
Wind Speed 9.4 mph
Your Line Kansas +0.5
💰 Implied Value --

College Football Lines - Factors and Insights

Kansas

Offensive Firepower on Display

Jalon Daniels threw for 280 yards and 4 touchdowns in limited action, with Emmanuel Henderson (130 yards, 2 TDs) as a key weapon. The offense racked up 623 total yards, showcasing a potent, balanced attack that can score quickly and from distance.

Red Zone Turnovers a Concern

Despite the dominant win, Kansas had two red zone turnovers, including a Daniels interception in the end zone. Coach Leipold acknowledged these as disappointing mistakes that they 'can't afford to make down the line,' especially against tougher competition.

Defensive Dominance

The defense completely stifled Wagner, allowing only 143 total yards and 6 first downs. They limited the Seahawks to just one drive over 20 yards, demonstrating strong control of the line of scrimmage and overall defensive efficiency.

Room for Operational Improvement

While the result was never in doubt, Kansas was just 4-of-10 on third down. Cleaning up execution in key situational moments and maintaining focus after a big lead will be important against more challenging opponents.

Focus Shifts to Rivalry Showdown

The Jayhawks now travel to face Missouri for the first time since 2011. This game served as a tune-up, but the team knows it must eliminate the red zone errors and maintain its offensive explosiveness to succeed in a charged road environment against an FBS rival.